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Waveshare CM5 boards

The Waveshare Compute Module 5 boards are a great option for those looking to use the Compute Module 5 in a compact design

6 April 2025
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By Kevin McAleer
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Waveshare CM5 boards

The Waveshare Compute Module 5 boards are a great option for those looking to use the Compute Module 5 in a compact design


 6 April 2025   |     2 minute read   |   By Kevin McAleer   |   Share this article on

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I recently received a carepackage from Waveshare with a number of their Compute Module 5 boards. I have been using the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 for a number of projects and I was excited to see what Waveshare had to offer. The boards are affordable and have a number of features that make them great for a variety of projects.


Reviews

I’ve reviewed each board individually and provided a summary of the features, functionality and price. The boards are:


Compute Module Projects

I’ve used Compute Modules in a few projects previously - the Atari 2600 IO Dev Board Case, and an unfinshed Camera project I’ll continue working on soon.

The XGO Robot Dog also featured a CM5 module, though you’d never know as it’s tucked away in the head of the robot.


Why they make for great embedded systems in robot projects

The Compute Module 5 is a great option for embedded systems in robotics projects. It has a number of features that make it ideal for this type of application, including:

  • Compact size
  • Low power consumption
  • High performance
  • GPIO pins for interfacing with sensors and actuators
  • Support for a variety of operating systems, programming languages & development tools
  • There is a growing number of host boards that you can choose from

Conclusion

The Waveshare Compute Module 5 boards are a great option for those looking to use the Compute Module 5 in a compact design. They are affordable and have a number of features that make them ideal for a variety of projects. I would recommend them to anyone looking to use the Compute Module 5 in their projects.